Information For Parents

If you're reading this, then it's likely you have a child who is reaching a milestone in their education, and you're helping them make important decisions about their future. SS&L understands this can be an anxious and testing time, with advice and options coming from many different directions.

At SS&L, we specialise in Apprenticeships and Traineeships (Pre-Apprenticeships) and also offer GCSE retakes in Maths and English as well as vocational courses. We're here to help you understand the options for your child. The government has also put together a useful Parent's Guide to Apprenticeships.

The Government has invested significantly in Apprenticeships and Traineeships and will continue to do so in the future. Gone are the days when Apprenticeships were only considered for those not academically suitable for higher education.

There is no student debt with Apprenticeships. In fact, your child will be paid to learn! The Government funds your child's Apprenticeship qualification and their employer pays them at least the national minimum Apprenticeship wage. There are also government bursaries and loans to help with the costs of an Apprenticeship.

Why Your Child Should Consider An Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships offer a different way of learning, with the possibility of reaching the same goals a traditional academic route would offer. Some students find the less formal, more adult approach to learning, coupled with hands on practical experience, a far more rewarding and successful way of completing further education.

Apprenticeships start at entry level and progress all the way to Degree equivalent.